I can't believe I missed this thread earlier....
There is NO Filene's Basement like the original in Boston at the Downtown Crossing T station. Even if you have money to spend "upstairs" it's just **fun** to see what kind of bargains you can dig up.
Great for college kids - I had sweaters out the wazzoo while up there. (This winter, they need them more than ever.)
The annual Bridal sale makes the national news some years.
Adrienne